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    retropie and waveshare 32b?

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    • R
      rugur78tr
      last edited by

      hello again,

      after many times research, I couldnt find a way to speed up my 3,5 inch waveshare LCD, instead I bought 3,2 inch same brand. it works awesome, I tried it with Gameboy Advance and Neo Geo roms its just perfect. and the thing that make me feel great is playing Quake 3 on my lit LCD w/o any problems.

      I dont know if I do the calculation right but, 3,5 has double pixels , and 3,2 is 46~48mhz, 3,5 16~18mhz. so I can say that 3,2 is faster 6 x than 3,5.
      :):)

      thanks everyone.

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        Bikash Nath @senkun
        last edited by

        @senkun EVEN I'M FACING WITH A LAGGED GAMEPLAY EVEN ON NES ROMS. I'M USING A WAVESHARE 32B 3.2 LCD SCREEN AND IT HAS BEEN CONFIGURED AS PER THE INSTRUCTIONS SHOWN HERE. BUT I'M AT A LOSS AS TO HOW TO TWEAK THE FPS. INFO ON THAT PART WOULD BE HIGHLY GRATIFIED.

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          rugur78tr
          last edited by

          hi Bikash,

          I m using 3.2 waveshare and it works fine, I will share the codes or whole config file with you , once Im at home.

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            nebraxus
            last edited by

            All works up until I run the "make" command and then I got a whole load of errors popup.

            [100%] Building C object CMakeFiles/fbcp.dir/main.c.o
            /home/osmc/rpi-fbcp/main.c:8:22: fatal error: bcm_host.h: No such file or directory
            #include <bcm_host.h>
            ^
            compilation terminated.
            CMakeFiles/fbcp.dir/build.make:54: recipe for target 'CMakeFiles/fbcp.dir/main.c.o' failed
            make[2]: *** [CMakeFiles/fbcp.dir/main.c.o] Error 1
            CMakeFiles/Makefile2:60: recipe for target 'CMakeFiles/fbcp.dir/all' failed
            make[1]: *** [CMakeFiles/fbcp.dir/all] Error 2
            Makefile:76: recipe for target 'all' failed
            make: *** [all] Error 2
            osmc@osmc:~/rpi-fbcp/build$ sudo nano /boot/config.txt
            osmc@osmc:~/rpi-fbcp/build$ make
            [100%] Building C object CMakeFiles/fbcp.dir/main.c.o
            /home/osmc/rpi-fbcp/main.c:8:22: fatal error: bcm_host.h: No such file or directory
            #include <bcm_host.h>
            ^
            compilation terminated.
            CMakeFiles/fbcp.dir/build.make:54: recipe for target 'CMakeFiles/fbcp.dir/main.c.o' failed
            make[2]: *** [CMakeFiles/fbcp.dir/main.c.o] Error 1
            CMakeFiles/Makefile2:60: recipe for target 'CMakeFiles/fbcp.dir/all' failed
            make[1]: *** [CMakeFiles/fbcp.dir/all] Error 2
            Makefile:76: recipe for target 'all' failed
            make: *** [all] Error 2

            Any ideas what is going wrong?

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            • millertv79M
              millertv79 @senkun
              last edited by

              @senkun Thanks for your post, it was simple and plain worked. For some reason though, retropie has just suddenly stopped outputting to the screen - I haven't updated anything or changed anything, I did scrape some games. Could that have done it??? I tried to redo all the steps but since I already have everything installed and have already edited the config files as directed, I can't figure out what else to do. Any ideas?

              For more options and information see

              http://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/configuration/config-txt.md

              Some settings may impact device functionality. See link above for details

              uncomment if you get no picture on HDMI for a default "safe" mode

              #hdmi_safe=1

              uncomment this if your display has a black border of unused pixels visible

              and your display can output without overscan

              disable_overscan=1

              uncomment the following to adjust overscan. Use positive numbers if console

              goes off screen, and negative if there is too much border

              #overscan_left=16
              #overscan_right=16
              #overscan_top=16
              #overscan_bottom=16

              uncomment to force a console size. By default it will be display's size minus

              overscan.

              #framebuffer_width=1280
              #framebuffer_height=720

              uncomment if hdmi display is not detected and composite is being output

              #hdmi_force_hotplug=1

              uncomment to force a specific HDMI mode (this will force VGA)

              #hdmi_group=1
              #hdmi_mode=1

              uncomment to force a HDMI mode rather than DVI. This can make audio work in

              DMT (computer monitor) modes

              #hdmi_drive=2

              uncomment to increase signal to HDMI, if you have interference, blanking, or

              no display

              #config_hdmi_boost=4

              #framebuffer_width=1280
              #framebuffer_height=720

              uncomment if hdmi display is not detected and composite is being output

              #hdmi_force_hotplug=1

              uncomment to force a specific HDMI mode (this will force VGA)

              #hdmi_group=1
              #hdmi_mode=1

              uncomment to force a HDMI mode rather than DVI. This can make audio work in

              DMT (computer monitor) modes

              #hdmi_drive=2

              uncomment to increase signal to HDMI, if you have interference, blanking, or

              no display

              #config_hdmi_boost=4

              uncomment for composite PAL

              #sdtv_mode=2

              #uncomment to overclock the arm. 700 MHz is the default.
              #arm_freq=800

              Uncomment some or all of these to enable the optional hardware interfaces

              #dtparam=i2c_arm=on
              #dtparam=i2s=on
              dtparam=spi=on

              Uncomment this to enable the lirc-rpi module

              #dtoverlay=lirc-rpi

              Additional overlays and parameters are documented /boot/overlays/README

              Enable audio (loads snd_bcm2835)

              dtparam=audio=on
              gpu_mem_256=128
              gpu_mem_512=256

              uncomment to overclock the arm. 700 MHz is the default.
              #arm_freq=800

              Uncomment some or all of these to enable the optional hardware interfaces

              #dtparam=i2c_arm=on
              #dtparam=i2s=on
              dtparam=spi=on

              Uncomment this to enable the lirc-rpi module

              #dtoverlay=lirc-rpi

              Additional overlays and parameters are documented /boot/overlays/README

              Enable audio (loads snd_bcm2835)

              dtparam=audio=on
              gpu_mem_256=128
              gpu_mem_512=256
              gpu_mem_1024=256
              #overscan_scale=1

              dtparam=spi=on
              dtoverlay=waveshare32b
              display_rotate=2


              pi@retropie:~ $ ls /dev/fb*
              /dev/fb0 /dev/fb1


              #!/bin/sh -e

              rc.local

              This script is executed at the end of each multiuser runlevel.

              Make sure that the script will "exit 0" on success or any other

              value on error.

              In order to enable or disable this script just change the execution

              bits.

              By default this script does nothing.

              Print the IP address

              _IP=$(hostname -I) || true
              if [ "$_IP" ]; then
              printf "My IP address is %s\n" "$_IP"
              fi
              /usr/local/bin/fbcp &
              exit 0

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              • R
                ramiscomakimaki @rog585
                last edited by

                @rog585 what was causing that there white screen of yours? I've followed them there instructions multiple times from fresh installs of the RetroPie and I still be getting that there white screen. If you don't mind throwing me a slice of knowledge, I'd sure appreciate it. Thanks kindly.

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                  AluLagoa @senkun
                  last edited by

                  @senkun
                  Hi!
                  Is it possible to get the Waveshare 32b working on a B+?
                  A seller on amazon said it was possible, but he only sends images to costumers.
                  Regards

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                  • R
                    RetroManCave
                    last edited by

                    I've made a video of the Waveshare 3.5" running with these settings here:

                    I'll be following this up soon with a 3.2" screen for comparison to see which is most suitable for Retropie.

                    If you find this useful please take a moment to subscribe to my channel for more similar content.

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                    • ShakzS
                      Shakz @RetroManCave
                      last edited by

                      @RetroManCave
                      Just watched your vid and subbed. What are your video settings? Mine still looks terrible. I have the 3.2in screen.

                      RetroPie tips, tricks, and tweaks: https://www.youtube.com/eazyhax

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                      • wenambaW
                        wenamba
                        last edited by wenamba

                        I just used the guide to setup my waveshare32b display and it worked like a charm! Thanks again for the guide. After the initial happiness, I also saw some flaws which I corrected. Perhaps others can benefit from them.

                        After getting the display to work there were borders around the screen and there was lagging between input and the screen. Borders are killing on a small screen like this, and can easily be fixed by setting extra parameters in the /boot/config.txt.

                        So this is what I added to the end of the file:

                        hdmi_force_hotplug=1
                        hdmi_cvt=320 240 20 1 0 0 0
                        hdmi_group=2
                        hdmi_mode=87
                        

                        The hdmi_cvt parameter can be edited if you have another display. Values stand for:

                        hdmi_cvt=<width> <height> <framerate> <aspect> <margins> <interlace> <rb>
                        width width in pixels
                        height height in pixels
                        framerate framerate in Hz
                        aspect aspect ratio 1=4:3, 2=14:9, 3=16:9, 4=5:4, 5=16:10, 6=15:9
                        margins 0=margins disabled, 1=margins enabled
                        interlace 0=progressive, 1=interlaced
                        rb 0=normal, 1=reduced blanking

                        The lag in the screen was because of the SPI speed, which by default is not very high. You can manually set it to an higher rate in the same /boot/config.txt.

                        Normally you would write this line: dtoverlay=waveshare32b
                        To add SPI speed, just add parameters to the end of this line. This would lead to the following completed line:
                        dtoverlay=waveshare32b,speed=42000000,fps=20

                        Setting the speed to 42000000 is the advised maximum speed, but I've seen people using 60000000. If you use an extender-cable or something like this, perhaps you have to lower this to 16000000 to make it stable. This will influence the speed of the screen and I advise to not use cables between your screen and the raspberry PI for optimal results.

                        The FPS of 20 is the same as what I set in the hdmi_cvt parameter. This is important to keep the same value.

                        Happy gaming.

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                          tonaytan @wenamba
                          last edited by tonaytan

                          so I have a problem with your guide, I want to install tactile switch buttons but guide your disables retrogame from adafruit is there a solution to that?

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                            flashmaster @wenamba
                            last edited by

                            @wenamba what version of retropie do you use ? i have tried this set up on both 4.1 and 4.3 and with no joy just an expensive white touch for my raspberry pi

                            i have tried all above for 2 days now and not getting anywhere

                            ls /dev/fb* sometimes i will get /dev/fb1 or /dev/fb0 but nothing on my screen.

                            i have tried installing the driver that came with the cd into the pi root with winscp and still no joy.

                            i have tried installing just the normal setup that comes on the cd to test the screen and it works fine., just finding now impossible to get it working with retropie will try another week and if no joy will sell the screen on ebay to some fool

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                              nitesuh @senkun
                              last edited by

                              @senkun i bought the waveshare 4 inch hdmi display, and the above method isn't working with it.
                              please help me out!

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                                andydubitsky
                                last edited by

                                3.5 still works!!!!!! great job!!!!!!

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                                • tonaytanT
                                  tonaytan @flashmaster
                                  last edited by

                                  @flashmaster hey flashmaster i solved it you need to go on https://github.com/mholgatem/GPIOnext follow his instruction install it and when you install it go to bash gpionext then configure and then choose keyboard just select random buttons and go back in with you retropie and go to configure and voila it will be recognised if you need further informations just reply

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                                  • tonaytanT
                                    tonaytan @tonaytan
                                    last edited by

                                    @tonaytan so guys I made a guide maybe someone wants to look into that because GPIOnext needs some commands that need to be added https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/12176/pigrrl-button-installation-need-advise

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                                      lixife @tonaytan
                                      last edited by

                                      @tonaytan hi tonaytan Can you share your image file? I tried to set a week but only got a black screen

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                                        lixife @senkun
                                        last edited by

                                        @senkun said in retropie and waveshare 32b?:

                                        sudo reboot

                                        According to this tutorial I only got a black screen. What is wrong?

                                        pi@retropie:~ $ ls /dev/fb*
                                        /dev/fb0 /dev/fb1
                                        pi@retropie:~ $ sudo apt-get install cmake
                                        Reading package lists... Done
                                        Building dependency tree
                                        Reading state information... Done
                                        cmake is already the newest version.
                                        0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 93 not upgraded.
                                        pi@retropie:~ $ git clone https://github.com/tasanakorn/rpi-fbcp
                                        Cloning into 'rpi-fbcp'...
                                        remote: Counting objects: 36, done.
                                        remote: Total 36 (delta 0), reused 0 (delta 0), pack-reused 36
                                        Unpacking objects: 100% (36/36), done.
                                        Checking connectivity... done.
                                        pi@retropie:~ $ cd rpi-fbcp/
                                        pi@retropie:~/rpi-fbcp $ mkdir build
                                        pi@retropie:~/rpi-fbcp $ cd build/
                                        pi@retropie:~/rpi-fbcp/build $ cmake ..
                                        -- The C compiler identification is GNU 4.9.2
                                        -- The CXX compiler identification is GNU 4.9.2
                                        -- Check for working C compiler: /usr/bin/cc
                                        -- Check for working C compiler: /usr/bin/cc -- works
                                        -- Detecting C compiler ABI info
                                        -- Detecting C compiler ABI info - done
                                        -- Detecting C compile features
                                        -- Detecting C compile features - done
                                        -- Check for working CXX compiler: /usr/bin/c++
                                        -- Check for working CXX compiler: /usr/bin/c++ -- works
                                        -- Detecting CXX compiler ABI info
                                        -- Detecting CXX compiler ABI info - done
                                        -- Detecting CXX compile features
                                        -- Detecting CXX compile features - done
                                        -- Configuring done
                                        -- Generating done
                                        -- Build files have been written to: /home/pi/rpi-fbcp/build
                                        pi@retropie:~/rpi-fbcp/build $ make
                                        Scanning dependencies of target fbcp
                                        [ 50%] Building C object CMakeFiles/fbcp.dir/main.c.o
                                        [100%] Linking C executable fbcp
                                        [100%] Built target fbcp
                                        pi@retropie:~/rpi-fbcp/build $ sudo install fbcp /usr/local/bin/fbcp
                                        pi@retropie:~/rpi-fbcp/build $ sudo nano /etc/rc.local
                                        pi@retropie:~/rpi-fbcp/build $ sudo nano /etc/rc.local
                                        pi@retropie:~/rpi-fbcp/build $ sudo reboot

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                                        • tonaytanT
                                          tonaytan @lixife
                                          last edited by

                                          @lixife i dont know how to message you private

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                                            mediamogul Global Moderator @tonaytan
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                                            @tonaytan said in retropie and waveshare 32b?:

                                            i dont know how to message you private

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